About Bma - Clearwater
Dialysis facility overview and details
Bma - Clearwater is a for-profit dialysis facility in Clearwater Beach, FL, serving patients in Pinellas County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 20 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Bma - Clearwater offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Bma - Clearwater has been Medicare certified since 1980, providing 46 years of dialysis care to the Clearwater Beach community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Clearwater Beach, FL, consider the types of dialysis offered, quality ratings, treatment schedules, and proximity to your home or workplace. Since dialysis patients typically visit three times per week, convenience and quality of care are both critical factors in selecting the right facility.
At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Bma - Clearwater has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting strong performance across patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection control, and clinical care measures. This places the facility among the higher-rated dialysis centers serving patients in Clearwater Beach, FL.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 16.7 (392.0 patients)
Bma - Clearwater performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 241.5 (84.0 patients)
Bma - Clearwater performs worse than expected for hospitalization. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 36.7 (118.0 patients)
Bma - Clearwater performs worse than expected for readmission. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Bma - Clearwater performs better than expected for bloodstream infections, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 75.2 (74.0 patients)
Bma - Clearwater performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 1.25 (58.0 patients)
Bma - Clearwater performs as expected for emergency dept visits, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data
Treatment Services
Dialysis modalities and scheduling options
In-Center Hemodialysis
AvailableThe most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis
AvailableA home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.
Home Hemodialysis Training
AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Bma - Clearwater's arteriovenous fistula rate is 75.2%, which exceeds the recommended target. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 13.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Bma - Clearwater
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Bma - Clearwater
What is the CMS rating for Bma - Clearwater?
Bma - Clearwater has a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which evaluates dialysis facilities on patient outcomes, safety, and clinical measures.
What dialysis services does Bma - Clearwater offer?
Bma - Clearwater offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Bma - Clearwater part of a chain?
Yes, Bma - Clearwater is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Bma - Clearwater have?
Bma - Clearwater has 20 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Bma - Clearwater?
2 physicians are affiliated with Bma - Clearwater. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·